Global R&D & Innovation Leader | Packaging, Sustainability & Product Design Expert | Cross-Cultural Technical Leadership Driving CPG Transformation

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Global R&D & Innovation Leader | Packaging, Sustainability & Product Design Expert | Cross-Cultural Technical Leadership Driving CPG Transformation

Overview

Senior R&D leader with nearly three decades of experience spanning Fortune 500 CPG innovation, global product development, engineering consulting, nonprofit leadership, and technical education. Background includes stewardship of major product categories, development of new technologies, and establishment of technical centers and consumer testing facilities in global markets. Work emphasizes sustainability, packaging, and digital innovation supported by industry-leading expertise in consumer understanding and product strategy. Experience across Brazil, Belgium, Germany, and Italy provides exceptional cross-cultural fluency and organizational impact.

Short Bio

R&D and innovation leader with deep expertise in packaging, sustainability, consumer research, and product design across global CPG markets. Brings consulting, nonprofit, and education experience alongside extensive international assignments to drive impactful organizational growth.

What I Bring

Strategic R&D leadership across global consumer product categories
Deep experience in packaging technologies, product design, and sustainability
Proven success leading technical teams and multicultural organizations
Ability to launch technical centers, labs, and consumer research facilities
Strong capability in digital innovation, AI, big data, and automation
Expertise bridging corporate, consulting, nonprofit, and education environments
History of mentoring, organizational development, and culture building

Key Technologies & Product Expertise

Packaging engineering and molding technologies
Sustainability frameworks (reduce, reuse, recycle)
Febreze technologies, fabric enhancers, aerosol systems, electronics, candles, formulated products
Digital tools, AI, big data, machine learning, automation systems
Consumer research methodologies and product testing environments
Rigid and flexible packaging systems
Robotics and STEM education technologies

Titles Held

Management/Leadership/Engineering Consultant, 2022–Present
Founder & President, WIISE Inc. (Non-Profit), 2022–Present
PLTW/Engineering Instructor, Eastwood Middle School, 2021–2022
Senior Director, R&D, Latin America Baby & Fem Care, Procter & Gamble, 2019–2021
Board Member & Mentor, Trusted Mentors (Non-Profit), 2020–Present
Director, R&D, Fabric Care, Procter & Gamble, 2011–2019
Engineer / Sr. Engineer / Director, Hair Care, Procter & Gamble, 1998–2011

Career Highlights

Led a 40-person R&D organization in Brazil, including product development, consumer research, future strategy, and digital tools
Established a new technical center, labs, and consumer testing facilities in Latin America
Directed global Febreze R&D with technologies spanning aerosols, electronics, and fragrance delivery
Guided innovation for fabric enhancers and global packaging technologies
Completed four international assignments across Brazil, Belgium, Germany, and Italy
Launched and scaled a nonprofit connecting underserved students with corporate experiences
Delivered leadership consulting to Fortune 500 technical and executive teams
Created and taught STEM-focused engineering curriculum with “Highly Effective” performance rating

Education & Professional Certifications

B.S., Materials Science Engineering, Purdue University, 1994–1998 (Dean’s List, Commencement Speaker, G.A. Ross Man of the Year Award)

Languages

English - Native

Impact

Advanced global innovation in major CPG categories through transformative product design, packaging development, and consumer insight integration
Strengthened organizational capability by leading multicultural teams and establishing technical centers across multiple continents
Elevated sustainability performance through packaging redesign and environmental impact reduction initiatives
Drove digital modernization by integrating AI, big data, and automation into product development and quality systems
Expanded community impact through nonprofit leadership and STEM education initiatives

27

Years of Experience